2024 China International Food and Beverage Exhibition
2025-08-04
Introduction to the 2024 Shanghai Food and Beverage ExhibitionAfter 26 years of growth and development, FHC Shanghai Global Food Exhibition has become one of the leading trade exhibitions in the food and catering industry. Under the huge market demand in China's food and catering industry, FHC has become an important platform for major multinational companies to enter the Chinese market. This exhibition is hosted by Shanghai Bohua International Exhibition Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Catering and Culinary Industry Association, jointly organized by China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce and Livestock, and All China Federation of Industry and Commerce Baking Industry Association. With a more professional business platform and excellent supporting services, it will gather cutting-edge catering and food enterprises from all over the world at the annual exhibition site. In 2024, the exhibition will be further expanded to cover the fields of food and catering, as well as local specialty cultural cuisine in all aspects. Major themed exhibition areas and exciting forums are about to kick off!Over the years, FHC has invited high-quality exhibitors from more than 50 countries and regions around the world to gather in Shanghai with a selection of delicacies from around the world. Looking back at the 2021 FHC Global Food Expo Shanghai, we welcomed 15 countries and regions from Belgium, Denmark, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Canada, the United States, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, South Africa, Brazil, Austria, Taiwan, China, and more than 200 overseas enterprises. For 26 years, thanks to the rich experience accumulated from hosting professional trade exhibitions and the global resource network, FHC has been committed to creating an important exhibition and communication platform that meets the needs of the Chinese food and beverage market, providing excellent exhibition services for the entire industry.Multiple professional themed forums and events held simultaneouslyThis year, FHC fully integrates the focus and demand of the food and catering industry, from industry scale, industry form, market channels,Ultimately, the exhibition products will be organically divided, and themed pavilions such as beverages, baby food, food delivery industry chain, and packaging will be added to the existing product categories to welcome professional visitors from all over the world with more professional content.Scope of exhibits:Leisure snacks, sweets, chocolateFood: Leisure food, imported food, nutritious and healthy food, organic food and children's food, ice cream, chocolate, cocoa products, soy products, cooked food, fruits and vegetables, jelly, preserved fruits and candies, Western dessert pie, puffed food, meat and poultry snacks, seafood snacksBaking light meals, coffee and tea drinksHome coffee machines and appliances, coffee beans, ripe beans, coffee roasting design and technology, premium tea, traditional tea, tea beverage franchise, roasting materials, pre packaged food, roasting equipment, roasting packaging, home roasting, roasting franchisedairy productsSoy milk, cow's milk, sheep's milk, coconut milk, milk oil, milk cheese, milk wine, milk powder, milk tea, condensed milk, frozen milk, whey powder, disinfectant milk, fermented milk (yogurt), milk powder, dairy additives, facilities and equipmentBaby foodMilk powder, leisure food, complementary foods, health and nutrition products, milk powder, snacks, drugs, raw materials, natural and organic foods, natural and organic beverages, nutrition products, vegetarian products, natural and mailing seasonings, natural and organic products, specialty productsliquorLow temperature fermented beer, wheat wine, dark beer, strong dark beer, wheat beer, craft beer, wine, whisky, brandy, cocktails, foreign spirits, traditional Baijiu, and other alcoholic drinks and wine accessories, wine packaging, wine containers, etcdrinkHops, Malt, Additives, Preservatives, Enzyme Preparations, Yeast, High end Water, Carbonated Beverages, Functional Beverages, Fruit and Vegetable Beverages, Vinegar Beverages, Solid Beverages, Plant Protein Beverages, Bottled or bagged Water containing Beverages, Fruit Juice, Vegetable Juice, Packaging Containers, Processing Equipmentmeat productMeat and finished products · Fresh cut meat · Ecological organic meat food · High end meat and mutton · Poultry and egg products · Frozen food · Fresh meat series · Seasoning processed meat series · Meat cutting · Meat preservation · Meat cooking equipmentseafoodFish, Shell, Seafood, Other Aquatic Products, Deep Processing Aquatic Products, Aquaculture Technology and Equipment, Freezing and Refrigeration Equipment, Fish Machinery and EquipmentSeasoning and oil productsPeanut oil, soybean oil, sesame oil, olive oil, walnut oil, almond oil, coconut oil, rice bran oil, flaxseed oil, shepherd's purse oil, camellia oil, rapeseed oil, sunflower seed oil, grape seed oil, corn germ oil, wheat germ oil, salt, vinegar, monosodium glutamate, chicken essence, soy sauce, oil consumption, fish sauce, soy sauce, soy sauce, seasoning wine, compound seasoning, Western seasoning, spice, hot pot baseHigh end food supply chainInstant meat products, food raw materials, frozen semi-finished products, pre made dishes, fast food, catering seasonings, technical additives, food processing and packaging, cold storage equipment, cold chain logistics, information service providers, finished product supply chain parks, and trading marketsFood processing and packagingFood processing machinery, food packaging machinery, aluminum foil meal boxes, fast food packaging, biodegradable fast food boxes, fast food tableware, insulated boxes, takeaway packaging machines, sealing machines, heating and sterilization equipmentHot pot ingredients and suppliesHot pot seasoning products, hot pot base materials, fish paste and meat paste products, meat ingredients, aquatic and seafood products, meal seasonings, food ingredients, poultry food, frozen pastries, vegetables and mushroom dishes, tableware, hot pot related equipment, branded hot pot and catering chain franchise logistics servicesCatering and intelligent store decoration designPackaging Design Space Design Soft Decoration Design Brand Planning Chain Franchise Desktop Supplies Visual Creative Display Lighting Intelligent System Catering Furniture Kitchen Equipment Store SecurityIn addition to the various categories of exhibits classified by profession, there will be multiple exciting events, competitions, and forums held on site. Focusing on hot topics in the food industry from multiple dimensions and perspectives, analyzing the latest and future trends in the industry.Various professional exhibition areas and a wide range of international events and competitions are exciting, with business matching and professional forum interaction and communication, meeting the needs of domestic and foreign audiences for international food, services, and market expansion at the FHC exhibition.
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Plant-based food
2025-08-04
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Plant-based food, as a popular trend in the current food industry, is showing broad development prospects. With the increasing number of people suffering from sub-optimal health globally, people are paying increasing attention to healthy eating. Plant-based food has garnered significant attention due to its unique advantages.
What is plant-based food?
Plant-based foods, as the name suggests, are foods processed primarily from plant materials. Compared to traditional animal-derived foods, plant-based foods are rich in nutritional value and are healthier due to their low fat, low sugar, and low salt content. They come in a wide variety of types.
Firstly, there are legumes and legume products, such as soybeans, which are rich in high-quality plant protein.
Secondly, there are grains and grain products, such as wheat, which are rich in carbohydrates.
There are also vegetables and fruits, like apples, which are rich in fiber and vitamins.
Lastly, there are integrated plant protein foods, such as vegetarian meat, vegetarian fish, and vegetarian shrimp, which use plant protein as the main ingredient and have a texture and taste similar to animal meat.
Overall, plant-based foods can be classified into the following categories: plant-based meat products, plant-based dairy products, plant-based egg products, plant-based frozen drinks and ingredients, and other plant-based foods.
What are the advantages of plant-based foods?
People's pursuit of healthy living, coupled with their concern for environmental protection and sustainable development, has spurred the emergence of plant-based foods.
The health benefits of plant-based foods
Plant-based foods are low in calories, rich in dietary fiber, and contain a variety of vitamins and minerals, which are beneficial for weight control and the prevention of chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Plant-based foods do not contain lactose or animal protein, making them a better choice for people with lactose intolerance or allergies to animal protein.
Children and adolescents can obtain abundant protein, carbohydrates, and dietary fiber from them, promoting growth and development; adults can incorporate them into a healthy diet to obtain a variety of vitamins and minerals; and middle-aged and elderly people can reduce cholesterol and lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
The environmental advantages of plant-based foods
Compared to traditional animal-based food production, the production process of plant-based foods can significantly reduce carbon emissions and water resource consumption, with an average emission reduction effect of over 78%. For instance, the land and water resources required for producing plant-based meat are significantly less than those for raising animal meat, thus avoiding excessive deforestation.
The greenhouse gas emissions generated during the production of plant-based foods are relatively low, which helps mitigate global climate change.
Issues and prospects of plant-based food
Plant-based foods are currently a hot trend in the food industry. With the increasing number of people suffering from sub-optimal health globally, people are paying increasing attention to healthy eating. Plant-based foods have garnered significant attention due to their unique advantages such as promoting health and reducing emissions, leading to a continuous expansion of the market.
However, there are still some pressing issues to be addressed with plant-based foods, such as the comprehensiveness and bioavailability of nutrients, as well as taste and flavor, which to some extent affect consumer acceptance.
In summary, the future development of the plant-based food industry will be filled with infinite possibilities and challenges. Efforts to deepen basic research, promote application exploration, and strengthen safety supervision can provide strong support for the healthy development of the plant-based food industry, contributing academic strength to human healthy eating and sustainable development.
In summary, as a food category with broad development prospects, plant-based foods exhibit noteworthy and promising trends in future market size, consumer perception, environmental benefits, nutritional value, pricing, and new product development. With the continuous advancement of technology and the gradual maturity of the market, plant-based foods are expected to bring more innovation and transformation to the food industry while meeting people's demands for health, environmental protection, and deliciousness.
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